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you have mandela day already. that's july 18. that is his birthday. that's been going on for a while. speeches and books, many left behind that contain numerous quotes that really defined the way he lived. he has statues in his honor. he has degrees at 50 universities around the world so he has connections there, as well. and michelle, there is even a spider in his name which i will not attempt to pronounce but the second part of it is mandelaii. it's a legacy that won't soon be forgotten. >> you're right. tara mergener live in washington, d.c., thank you. >>> the bay area had a very special connection with nelson mandela and the anti-apartheid movement. one prominent figure here had a chance to meet with him on several occasions. a short time ago, kpix 5's anne makovec talked with cecil williams. >> he came out as a reconciler as a statesman as a person who really was going to make the world a better place. >> reporter: glide memorial's cecil williams met nelson mandela when he came to the bay area in 1990. >> didn't come across like someone that was
you have mandela day already. that's july 18. that is his birthday. that's been going on for a while. speeches and books, many left behind that contain numerous quotes that really defined the way he lived. he has statues in his honor. he has degrees at 50 universities around the world so he has connections there, as well. and michelle, there is even a spider in his name which i will not attempt to pronounce but the second part of it is mandelaii. it's a legacy that won't soon be forgotten....
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then mandela's body will -- wives. then mandela's body will lie in state for bureau. and we have a live -- burial. >> and we have a live picture outside his home. we have seen more of that mourning here also in the bay area, we know over the past weekend at glide memorial, there's a group of people there doing a joyous ceremony for the leader. reporting live in the news room, cate cauguiran kpix 5. >>> mandela's family issued a statement this weekend saying they were humbled and grateful for the outpouring of support from governments and people around the world. >>> new this morning, the philippines government has released a new death toll from typhoon haiyan. almost 6000 people are now confirmed dead and more than 1700 people are still missing. nearly 12 million people were affected by typhoon haiyan. >>> a stanford medical team is back home after spending two weeks in the philippines, helping with the relief efforts there. they worked six days a week, treating about 200 patients a day. they say the weather made things difficult and while they were there to provide m
then mandela's body will -- wives. then mandela's body will lie in state for bureau. and we have a live -- burial. >> and we have a live picture outside his home. we have seen more of that mourning here also in the bay area, we know over the past weekend at glide memorial, there's a group of people there doing a joyous ceremony for the leader. reporting live in the news room, cate cauguiran kpix 5. >>> mandela's family issued a statement this weekend saying they were humbled and...
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nelson mandela was 95. he spent decades fighting apartheid in his native south africa. >> i'm anne makovec live in the newsroom. as the world remembers mandela, we here in the bay area remember his-historic visit to the east bay and congressional legislation and divesting in south africa. >> reporter: bundle up. it is still cold out here. i'm kiet do. we have a live report. >>> yeah, freezing temperatures again around the bay area. freeze warnings are up. what a chilly day. this is the third day in a row of freezing temperatures showing up outside. some of those numbers dropping off under clear skies this morning into the 20s and 30s. now 23 in santa rosa. 28 in concord. 39 in san francisco. and 30 degrees in livermore. so a very cold start to the day again freeze warnings until 9:00. then clouds roll in in the middle of the day. plan on highs only in the 40s and 50s. this afternoon we could see a little rain. and then tonight, cold enough to see snow on the local mountains down to 2500 feet. a great place
nelson mandela was 95. he spent decades fighting apartheid in his native south africa. >> i'm anne makovec live in the newsroom. as the world remembers mandela, we here in the bay area remember his-historic visit to the east bay and congressional legislation and divesting in south africa. >> reporter: bundle up. it is still cold out here. i'm kiet do. we have a live report. >>> yeah, freezing temperatures again around the bay area. freeze warnings are up. what a chilly day....
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mandela! >> mandela and his wife, winnie, stopped by a brooklyn high school. they were greeted by 10,000 people. then new york city honored mandela as no other city can. a ticker tape parade up broadway. mandela said he knew he e had friends in new york but never dreamed he was so loved. the key to the city from mayor david dinkins. mandela then talked of unlocking the shackles of apartheid. >> we want our new south africa to be a country which banishes forever racism in all its forms. south africa shall be free. >> for many young americans at the time, including president obama, a number of my guests today, heck, even for me, nelson mandela's struggle was our struggle. it was the first real chance to agitate for global change, our first real chance to see the power of our protest in action. so when we come back, how nelson mandela's inspiration shaped an american president. turn to roc® retinol correxion®. one week, fine lines appear to fade. one month, deep wrinkles look smoother. after one year, skin looks ageless. high performance skincare™ only from r
mandela! >> mandela and his wife, winnie, stopped by a brooklyn high school. they were greeted by 10,000 people. then new york city honored mandela as no other city can. a ticker tape parade up broadway. mandela said he knew he e had friends in new york but never dreamed he was so loved. the key to the city from mayor david dinkins. mandela then talked of unlocking the shackles of apartheid. >> we want our new south africa to be a country which banishes forever racism in all its...
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mandela. now i knew him so long ago when he used to do that and people didn't know who he was when he range the doorbell, we would go to these little villages. >> rose: this is what year? >> this was in '92 and '93. >> rose: right. >> so when we stayed in the -- outside of mantata where he built his house we would take these long early morning walks, 4:30, 5:00 a.m. and walk to different villages and people did not know who he was. they thought he was a visiting chief or ahead man, i mean it was just fantastic and he loved that. he couldn't love it more when someone actually didn't recognize him and to bear jerry out i think he is actually better with four years olds than 94-year-olds, he loved children, and he loved holding them and there is that wonderful story that not many people know on the day of his release, february 11th, after he walked through the gates, which we all saw he was supposed to give a speech in the grand parade, the car got lost and he ended up elsewhere and how do we get
mandela. now i knew him so long ago when he used to do that and people didn't know who he was when he range the doorbell, we would go to these little villages. >> rose: this is what year? >> this was in '92 and '93. >> rose: right. >> so when we stayed in the -- outside of mantata where he built his house we would take these long early morning walks, 4:30, 5:00 a.m. and walk to different villages and people did not know who he was. they thought he was a visiting chief or...
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while his family revealed few details about mandela's death, a close friend says that mandela was not on life support but sleeping comfortably in his final hours. >>> here in the bay area san francisco's glide memorial church remembered mandela at its services today. john raymond shows us this is a joyous celebration of all that mandela was and that he accomplished. >> reporter: when san francisco's glide memorial church remembered nelson mandela at morning services, the only thing missing was sadness. e the outrage of his imprisonment become an irresistible forcr peaceful change in the tradn of ghandi and dr martin lutr king, jr. "being in prison for 27 yea, you hear me? twenty seven y! and then, walking out of th prison as a new person, completely." / mandela was already in his's on, but his ♪ one love let's get together now ♪ >> reporter: the mood was joyful as the children's choir honored the passing of the man called the father of a nation. >> it's bigger than that. i mean nelson mandela touched all of our lives regardless of where we were in the world. >> reporter: pastor ce
while his family revealed few details about mandela's death, a close friend says that mandela was not on life support but sleeping comfortably in his final hours. >>> here in the bay area san francisco's glide memorial church remembered mandela at its services today. john raymond shows us this is a joyous celebration of all that mandela was and that he accomplished. >> reporter: when san francisco's glide memorial church remembered nelson mandela at morning services, the only...
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nelson mandela was 95 years old. vinita nair, cbs news. >> he could have been a bitter man, but instead he became one of the world's most generous souls. we'll have more on the life and the legacy of nelson mandela a little later on in our show. >>> but for now we turn to some other news, the d.c. police officer charged in a shocking child porn case could be released to his waldorf home with electronic monitoring by tomorrow. that is the ruling today by a federal court magistrate judge, but the order has been stayed for 24 hours to give prosecutors time to appeal. scott broom is live outside a federal court in d.c. now. >> reporter: of course, 32- year-old marc washington, the police officer charged in this case, lives in waldorf, maryland, in a neighborhood filled with kids. people there are obviously concerned about this because he has been charged with using his police powers to coerce a 15- year-old girl to submit to sexually explicit naked photos. when the camera of marc washington was seized early monday, photo
nelson mandela was 95 years old. vinita nair, cbs news. >> he could have been a bitter man, but instead he became one of the world's most generous souls. we'll have more on the life and the legacy of nelson mandela a little later on in our show. >>> but for now we turn to some other news, the d.c. police officer charged in a shocking child porn case could be released to his waldorf home with electronic monitoring by tomorrow. that is the ruling today by a federal court magistrate...
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talk show titan oprah winfrey also weighing in on mandela's passing. >> winfrey, who credits mandela as the inspiration behind her school for girls in south africa, said being in his presence was like sitting with grace and majesty at the same time. and she added, one of the great honors of my life was to be invited to nelson mandela's home, spend private time and get to know him. he was everything you've ever heard and more. humble and unscathed by bitterness. >> that is completely understandable. mandela once said sports has the power to change the world. >> the 1995 rugby world cup in south africa, mandela donned the home team's jersey, which for generations had been linked only to white south africa. it was truly a moment of national reconciliation. >> tiger woods, among the major sports stars weighing in on mandela's death. woods and his father met mandela in 1998. >> he certainly had an impact on my life and my father. and that timeframe in which -- when he came out, could have -- the country could have fallen apart. it could have gone a lot of different ways. and he led it to
talk show titan oprah winfrey also weighing in on mandela's passing. >> winfrey, who credits mandela as the inspiration behind her school for girls in south africa, said being in his presence was like sitting with grace and majesty at the same time. and she added, one of the great honors of my life was to be invited to nelson mandela's home, spend private time and get to know him. he was everything you've ever heard and more. humble and unscathed by bitterness. >> that is completely...
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nelson mandela would do that. you couldn't help but smile when you saw him doing that little chicken wing movement with his arms. many times in africa, people laugh and sing and dance through their sadness and their sorrow. these are people celebrating nelson mandela's life. if you didn't know this was a funeral, he would not know this was a funeral. they are in a stadium. a lot of cheering. people are very happy on this particular day to give what they call the old man a long good-bye. we are in the process of a ten-day funeral service for nelson mandela. >> you always hope at a time like this, that this will somehow cause a recognition of the possibilities of south africa that nelson mandela dreamed of. >> people will tell you there is still work to do in south africa. everyone knows there is still work to do. we will see it remains to be seen what will happen after the death of nelson mandela in this country. bill whittaker is inside the stadium. i know the weather is very dreary. a friend says, that's why we h
nelson mandela would do that. you couldn't help but smile when you saw him doing that little chicken wing movement with his arms. many times in africa, people laugh and sing and dance through their sadness and their sorrow. these are people celebrating nelson mandela's life. if you didn't know this was a funeral, he would not know this was a funeral. they are in a stadium. a lot of cheering. people are very happy on this particular day to give what they call the old man a long good-bye. we are...
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rick also worked closely with nelson mandela on his biography wrote the book "mandela's way" i want to start with gale king, you came to know nelson mandela quite well. >> i actually did. i have to say that i am forever grateful to oprah for that. oprah and nelson mandela had deep affection for each other. and because he thought so highly of her he welcomed anybody that she introduced him to. my children and i were invited along with oprah to lunch at his house. he used to say, that you have breakfast alone, lunch with your friends and dinner with your enemies. because he believed in order to make peace you had to work with your enemies then your enemies become your partner. we had this fabulous lunch at a big table like this, that my son was sitting here, march mandela, could you please pass the peas, i don't know if i was 'prayed that he called him mr. mandel louisiana don't talk, just -- you know i will never forget his grace. you want to sit in his presence with a pad and paper, everything he said was magical. >> schieffer: again talking how nice he was to your children. i've heard
rick also worked closely with nelson mandela on his biography wrote the book "mandela's way" i want to start with gale king, you came to know nelson mandela quite well. >> i actually did. i have to say that i am forever grateful to oprah for that. oprah and nelson mandela had deep affection for each other. and because he thought so highly of her he welcomed anybody that she introduced him to. my children and i were invited along with oprah to lunch at his house. he used to say,...
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mandela visit here still resonates. lisa looks back at that historic visit with some of those who were there. >> the bay area who have given me and my delegation strength and hope to the continue. >> the strong connection between mandela and bay area clear the moment he stepped into the oakland coliseum june 30, 1990. he had been a 43 man for just 4 months. state senator hancock was on stage with mandela that day and at the time she was mayor of berkeley. one of only city in the world that sanked south africa. >> that turned out to be a movement that grew and east bay was the first place, that sanctioned. >> student led massive anti-apartheid protest. professor carson remembers those days. he's now the director of the martin luther king jr. research institute at stanford. >> i think that if miss having a person like that. he teaches about mandela and african american freedom struggle and losing the knife-year-old is significant on so many levels. >> when we think about mandela we can think in terms of he is on the level
mandela visit here still resonates. lisa looks back at that historic visit with some of those who were there. >> the bay area who have given me and my delegation strength and hope to the continue. >> the strong connection between mandela and bay area clear the moment he stepped into the oakland coliseum june 30, 1990. he had been a 43 man for just 4 months. state senator hancock was on stage with mandela that day and at the time she was mayor of berkeley. one of only city in the...
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mandela. they had been sell mates together or on the same cell block. he told a powerful story about the impact nelson mandela had on him and the guards in the prison. he was still in prison at the time, and this person talked about how the guards at robin island understand stood what sort of man mandela was, respected him, listened to him, were eddie educated by him. that was a powerful message no a young college student about this person who went on to become president of stojakovic. >> any recollection of affect that mandela has had on american politics? >> i think the president will speak to that in just a short time. the question that the first african-american president certainly watched what happened with nelson mandela in stojakovic. it had had.tory it has had an affect on politics here, the anti-apartheid movement, to pass sanctions here in congress, the debate that took place here in the united states over constructive engagement. >> also the withdrawal of u.s. investment dollars to
mandela. they had been sell mates together or on the same cell block. he told a powerful story about the impact nelson mandela had on him and the guards in the prison. he was still in prison at the time, and this person talked about how the guards at robin island understand stood what sort of man mandela was, respected him, listened to him, were eddie educated by him. that was a powerful message no a young college student about this person who went on to become president of stojakovic. >>...
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four years later, mandela was free. >> nelson mandela taking his first steps into a new south africa. >> reporter: rib inson says mandela's public persona was the same as his private one. he saw that firsthand when a hotel housekeeper accidentally walked into a meeting. >> the moment that she walked into the room he stood up. because a gentleman stands when a lady comes into the room. his sense of courtesy, it was genuine, it was a private moment never to be seen or remarked publicly. it told me something about the man. >> reporter: a man whose respect for each individual taught us so much about dignity and justice for all. michelle miller, cbs news, boston. >> pelley: back with more news in a moment. a mouth breather! how do you sleep like that? you dry up, your cold feels even worse. well, put on a breathe right strip and shut your mouth. cold medicines open your nose over time, but add a breathe right strip, and pow! it instantly opens your nose up to 38% more so you can breathe and do the one thing you want to do. sleep. add breathe right to your cold medicine. shut your mouth and
four years later, mandela was free. >> nelson mandela taking his first steps into a new south africa. >> reporter: rib inson says mandela's public persona was the same as his private one. he saw that firsthand when a hotel housekeeper accidentally walked into a meeting. >> the moment that she walked into the room he stood up. because a gentleman stands when a lady comes into the room. his sense of courtesy, it was genuine, it was a private moment never to be seen or remarked...
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mandela visit here still resonates. lisa looks back at that historic visit with some of those who were there. >> the bay area who have given me and my delegation strength and hope to the continue. >> the strong connection between mandela and bay area clear the moment he stepped into the oakland coliseum june 30, 1990. he had been a 43 man for just 4 months. state senator hancock was on stage with mandela that day and at the time she was mayor of berkeley. one of only city in the world that sanked south africa. >> that turned out to be a movement that grew and east bay was the first place, that sanctioned. >> student led massive anti-apartheid protest. professor carson remembers those days. he's now the director of the martin luther king jr. research institute at stanford. >> i think that if miss having a person like that. he teaches about mandela and african american freedom struggle and losing the knife-year-old is significant on so many levels. >> when we think about mandela we can think in terms of he is on the level
mandela visit here still resonates. lisa looks back at that historic visit with some of those who were there. >> the bay area who have given me and my delegation strength and hope to the continue. >> the strong connection between mandela and bay area clear the moment he stepped into the oakland coliseum june 30, 1990. he had been a 43 man for just 4 months. state senator hancock was on stage with mandela that day and at the time she was mayor of berkeley. one of only city in the...
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mandela, mr. nelson mandela. a free man taking his first steps into a new south africa. >> after all of those years in prison, mandela could have used his political power to fuel a wave of violence against white oppressors. instead he spoke of one country. >> i greet you all in the name of peace, democracy and freedom for all. >> mandela and south african president f.w. de klerk formed an unlikely alliance that in 1993 would win them both the nobel peace prize. a year later, mandela would run for president himself. the stunning aerial images in the towns surrounding johannesburg. the people of south africa lining up for miles allowed to vote for the first time. and nelson mandela, among them. it was a milestone filled with symbolism. a black man, former political prisoner, about to become president. >> it was exciting to be able to exercise a right which in my 76 years was denied to me. i felt very excited, it was as i already said, the realization of a long cherished dream. >> south africa belongs to all its peo
mandela, mr. nelson mandela. a free man taking his first steps into a new south africa. >> after all of those years in prison, mandela could have used his political power to fuel a wave of violence against white oppressors. instead he spoke of one country. >> i greet you all in the name of peace, democracy and freedom for all. >> mandela and south african president f.w. de klerk formed an unlikely alliance that in 1993 would win them both the nobel peace prize. a year later,...
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your thoughts on nelson mandela. caller: mr. mandela was a man of peace. of forgiveness -- a man forgiveness. a man of inspiration to millions of people around the world. that the truly sad same cannot be said about the man who spoke about earlier today from the white house. noson mandela had divisiveness. he had no enemies. he had -- he did not desire to cause division. barack obama is low. nelson mandela -- host: thank you for your calls. lots of reactions from the former president, george w. bush issuing a statement. -- president obama shortly after the announcement of nelson mandela's death spoke to reporters on his thoughts on the passing of nelson mandela. >> at his trial in 1964, nelson mandela close to statement saying i have fought against white domination. i have fought against black domination. ahave cherished the ideas of democratic and free society in which all persons live together with equal opportunities. it is an ideal which i will hope to live for and to achieve. if needs be, it is an idea for which i'm prepared to die. nelson mandela liv
your thoughts on nelson mandela. caller: mr. mandela was a man of peace. of forgiveness -- a man forgiveness. a man of inspiration to millions of people around the world. that the truly sad same cannot be said about the man who spoke about earlier today from the white house. noson mandela had divisiveness. he had no enemies. he had -- he did not desire to cause division. barack obama is low. nelson mandela -- host: thank you for your calls. lots of reactions from the former president, george w....
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>> pelley: tonight, celebrating mandela. south africans pay tribute to the father of their country as the government announces plans for his services. a delegation of u.s. presidents will attend. reports from deborah patta, mark phillips, and michelle miller. anthony mason on the best jobs report since the great recession. but what kind of jobs is the economy creating? an ice storm causes havoc in the middle of the country. manuel bojorquez is there. and allen pizzey on the years that made the man. >> for 18 of the 27 years he spent in prison, nelson mandela walked down this corridor everyday and at the end of that walk there was no freedom, there was this. >> reporter: with bob simon on the moment he was free. >> after 27 years, his head was high and his fist was clenched. captioning sponsored by cbs this is the "cbs evening news" with scott pelley. >> pelley: good evening. the south african government announced today that the state funeral for former president nelson mandela will be a week from sunday-- the culmination of
>> pelley: tonight, celebrating mandela. south africans pay tribute to the father of their country as the government announces plans for his services. a delegation of u.s. presidents will attend. reports from deborah patta, mark phillips, and michelle miller. anthony mason on the best jobs report since the great recession. but what kind of jobs is the economy creating? an ice storm causes havoc in the middle of the country. manuel bojorquez is there. and allen pizzey on the years that...
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mandela, nelson mandela, president mandela, revolutionary mandela saved the future of south africa the moment he ascended to the heights of his own presidency and he embraced white south africans because he understood that the economy of south africa would not do well without the intentions of those white south africans being brought into the larger circle of south african economic and political privilege. so he understood that. but at the same time what he understood is that justice had to be done and that black people who had been long denied must now be recognized as human beings. so he didn't dismiss the humanity of white people, he embraced it by insisting that the humanity of black africans could be joined with the humanity of white africans and others. so they will remember him if they are righteous as a man who indeed saved their nation. >> all right. dr. eric dyson, please stay with us. joining me now someone who was outside the home in johannesburg, south africa. if you could tell us the scene outside the mandela home and the reaction of those who are outside the home tonight
mandela, nelson mandela, president mandela, revolutionary mandela saved the future of south africa the moment he ascended to the heights of his own presidency and he embraced white south africans because he understood that the economy of south africa would not do well without the intentions of those white south africans being brought into the larger circle of south african economic and political privilege. so he understood that. but at the same time what he understood is that justice had to be...
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nelson mandela lived for that ideal and he made it real. he achieved more than could be expected of any man. and today he has gone home. and we have lost one of the most influential courageous and profoundly good human beings that any of us will share time with on this earth. he no longer belongs to us. he belongs to the ages. through his fierce dignity and unbending will to sacrifice his own will for the freedom of others, he transformed south africa and moved all of us. his journey from a prisoner to a president embodied the promise that human beings and countries can change for the better. his commitment to transfer power and reconcile with those who jailed him set an example that all humanity should aspire to whether in the lives of nations or personally. the fact that he did it all with grace and good humor and the ability to acknowledge his own imperfections only makes the man that much more remarkable. as he once said, i'm not a saint unless you think of a saint as a sinner who keeps on trying. i am one of the countless millions who
nelson mandela lived for that ideal and he made it real. he achieved more than could be expected of any man. and today he has gone home. and we have lost one of the most influential courageous and profoundly good human beings that any of us will share time with on this earth. he no longer belongs to us. he belongs to the ages. through his fierce dignity and unbending will to sacrifice his own will for the freedom of others, he transformed south africa and moved all of us. his journey from a...
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nelson mandela. >> nelson mandela closed a statement from the dock saying, "i have fought against white domination and i have fought against black domination. i have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities. it is an ideal i hope to live for and to achieve. but if need be, it is an ideal for which i am prepared to die." nelson mandela lived for that ideal and he made it real. he achieved more than could be expected of any man. and today, he has gone home. we have lost one of the most influential, courageous, and profoundly good human beings that any of us will share time with on this earth. .e no longer belongs to us he belongs to the ages. dignity andfierce unbending will to sacrifice his own freedom for the freedom of others, he transformed south africa and moved all of us. his journey from imprisonment to a president embodied the promise that human beings and countries can change for the better. his commitment t
nelson mandela. >> nelson mandela closed a statement from the dock saying, "i have fought against white domination and i have fought against black domination. i have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities. it is an ideal i hope to live for and to achieve. but if need be, it is an ideal for which i am prepared to die." nelson mandela lived for that ideal and he made it real. he achieved more...
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. >> today the world celebrates the life of nelson mandela. world leaders joined 90,000 joyous south africans in the rain to honor his legacy. >>> layers and layers and layers and mittens and the whole thing. >> keep out the heavy jackets and scarfs and hats. another day of bitterly cold temperatures. >>> automation is becoming a growing concern globally in aviation. >> a two day hearing into the july plane crash that killed three girls at sfo was supposed to fin today. but bad weather at the nation's capital shut down the federal government for the day. >>> from across the bay to around the world, the stories that matter on kpix 5 news this morning. >>> and good morning everyone, it's tuesday, december 10th. i'm frank mallicoat. >> and i'm michelle griego. time now is 6:00. an incredible scene in south africa today. a massive public memorial for antiapartheid leader nelson mandela. this is a live look at johannesburg where tens of thousands of people are joined by dignitaries from all over the world. four u.s. presidents are there including p
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this morning we remember nelson mandela. in life he united south africa and the world and his legacy as a fighter for freedom will continue to resonate well after his death. icon, legend, hero. none of those words seem quite big enough to describe a man who changed the world. ♪ and yet in the streets of johannesburg, the crowds are celebratory. south africa planning ten days of mourning. mandela's body will lie in state with leaders from all over the world expected to pay respects. here in the united states, flags are flying at half staff. mandela had a huge impact on president obama inspiring him to public service. the two only met once in 2005 when president obama was then senator obama. >> i am one of the countless millions who drew inspiration from nelson mandela's life. my very first political action, the first thing i ever did that involved an issue or policy or politics was a protest against apartheid. >> mandela spent 27 years behind bars for treason, for backing an anti-apartheid charter. he was finally released f
this morning we remember nelson mandela. in life he united south africa and the world and his legacy as a fighter for freedom will continue to resonate well after his death. icon, legend, hero. none of those words seem quite big enough to describe a man who changed the world. ♪ and yet in the streets of johannesburg, the crowds are celebratory. south africa planning ten days of mourning. mandela's body will lie in state with leaders from all over the world expected to pay respects. here in...
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. >> today the world celebrates the life of nelson mandela. world leaders joined 90,000 joyous south africans in the ring to honor mandela's legacy. >> layers upon layers upon layers. without layers and mittens and the whole thing. >> keep out the heavy jackets scarves and hats, we're in for another day of bitterly cold temperatures. >>> automation is becoming a growing concern globally in aviation. >> a two day hearing n into the july -- into the july plane crash that killed three girls at sfo was supposed to begin today but bad weather at the nation's capital shut down the federal government for the day. >>> from across the bay to around the world, the stories that matter on cbs kpix 5 news this morning. >>> good morning everyone, it's tuesday, december 10th. i'm michelle griego. >> hi everyone, i'm frank mallicoat. it is 5:00 and once again, it's chilly. here's lawrence with more. >> yeah, freezing again guys, a week of freezing temperatures around bay area. i think we can finally see the end in sight though. but this morning, you headed ou
. >> today the world celebrates the life of nelson mandela. world leaders joined 90,000 joyous south africans in the ring to honor mandela's legacy. >> layers upon layers upon layers. without layers and mittens and the whole thing. >> keep out the heavy jackets scarves and hats, we're in for another day of bitterly cold temperatures. >>> automation is becoming a growing concern globally in aviation. >> a two day hearing n into the july -- into the july plane...
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mandela visit here still resonates. lisa looks back at that historic visit with some of those who were there. >> the bay area who have given me and my delegation strength and hope to the continue. >> the strong connection between mandela and bay area clear the moment he stepped into the oakland coliseum june 30, 1990. he had been a 43 man for just 4 months. state senator hancock was on stage with mande that day and at the time she was mayor of berkeley. one of only city in the world that sanked south africa. >> that turned out to be a movement that grew and east bay was the first place, sanctioned. sanctioned. >> student led massive anti-apartheid protest. professor carson remembers those days. he's now thedirectr king jr. research institute at stanford. >> i think that if miss having a person like that. he teachesn american freedom struggle and losing the knife-year-old is significant on so many levels. >> when we think about mandela we can think in terms of he is on the level of gandhi and king. >> nelson mandela cons
mandela visit here still resonates. lisa looks back at that historic visit with some of those who were there. >> the bay area who have given me and my delegation strength and hope to the continue. >> the strong connection between mandela and bay area clear the moment he stepped into the oakland coliseum june 30, 1990. he had been a 43 man for just 4 months. state senator hancock was on stage with mande that day and at the time she was mayor of berkeley. one of only city in the world...
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mandela. there were others like tom brokaw and any number i can use, can name, but i think that it took many of us who had been partly -- part of a civil rights movement and fought against jim crow, which is our apartheid in america. we appreciated someone who was rising above the situation in south africa so the world could know. for many years their struggle was going on and nobody was listening. >> absolutely. you wrote in your piece on nelson mandela to the very end, he was frail and somewhat forgiveful and remained the father of the nation for south africans and in several trips he made to the hospital over the past two years, he was in his own way preparing his family biological and extended, for his final return home. he was 95. we know this life is not permanent in this form here. when you -- the news broke, despite his age and despite knowing his health situation, no one wanted to let him go for what he represented, even though that continues as he's passed away. >> i think so many pe
mandela. there were others like tom brokaw and any number i can use, can name, but i think that it took many of us who had been partly -- part of a civil rights movement and fought against jim crow, which is our apartheid in america. we appreciated someone who was rising above the situation in south africa so the world could know. for many years their struggle was going on and nobody was listening. >> absolutely. you wrote in your piece on nelson mandela to the very end, he was frail and...
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mandela understood. he took the example of chile with the reconciliation commission where anybody that tells the truth about what happened ask given amnesty and nobody ended up in jail. the last thing he did utterly remarkable, after five years in office he steps down. that's george washington. that does not happen often in africa or anywhere. he never took the power to his head. he never was intoxicated by it. the example he set is extremely unusual and probably most lasted. >> more from the panel. reverend jesse jackson after the break. [ male announcer ] research suggests cell health plays a key role throughout our lives. one a day men's 50+ is a complete multivitamin designed for men's health concerns as we age. with 7 antioxidants to support cell health. one a day men's 50+. with 7 antioxidants to support cell health. i'm bethand i'm michelle. and we own the paper cottage. it's a stationery and gifts store. anything we purchase for the paper cottage goes on our ink card. so you can manage your busin
mandela understood. he took the example of chile with the reconciliation commission where anybody that tells the truth about what happened ask given amnesty and nobody ended up in jail. the last thing he did utterly remarkable, after five years in office he steps down. that's george washington. that does not happen often in africa or anywhere. he never took the power to his head. he never was intoxicated by it. the example he set is extremely unusual and probably most lasted. >> more from...
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. >> this is the first sunday since nelson mandela's death for the former president's death. the memorial service began on tuesday, but the celebrations of mandela's life have not let up since his death on thursday. today the ex-wife attended one service. it's the country's first black president. it's what was inspired for them to be able to do and to show millions of people to engage in it all and to end the injustice. >> reporter: they will leave tomorrow for south africa, attending a national memorial service for mandela on tuesday. >>> bay area church goers will honor the former afghan president today. the celebration of the life and legacy at san francisco's memorial church. the only thing missing was sadness. of young people. "i don't think you can makee i think the yo the mood was joyful as the children's choir honored the passing of the man called the father of the nation. >> it's bigger than that. i mean, he touched all of our lives, regardless of where we were in the world. >> reporter: and they met him twice. the first time they have celebrated a big appearance in
. >> this is the first sunday since nelson mandela's death for the former president's death. the memorial service began on tuesday, but the celebrations of mandela's life have not let up since his death on thursday. today the ex-wife attended one service. it's the country's first black president. it's what was inspired for them to be able to do and to show millions of people to engage in it all and to end the injustice. >> reporter: they will leave tomorrow for south africa,...
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chris takes a look at mandela's life and legacy. >> history books will remember nelson mandela as one of the world' most prominent crusaders for black rights, the son of an african tribal chief, nelson mandela gave up a comfortable life and his hereditary lights to be a tribal leader to become a political activist in the fight against apartheid. the system of white rule over the majority black population. >> to feel that it is for us to continue talking nonviolence and peace. >> he was jailed for organizing demonstrations as well as treason and sabotage. he spent 27 years behind bars, but his jailing fueled the fires of freedom. his plight became an international symbol of oppression. international businesses boycotted south africa until the government finally relented and released mandela in 1990. the famous prisoner instantly became a superstar who energized the people and became the first black person to run for president. and with the south african black population voting for the first time, mandela won in a landslide. the country celebrated and so did the rest of the world. but b
chris takes a look at mandela's life and legacy. >> history books will remember nelson mandela as one of the world' most prominent crusaders for black rights, the son of an african tribal chief, nelson mandela gave up a comfortable life and his hereditary lights to be a tribal leader to become a political activist in the fight against apartheid. the system of white rule over the majority black population. >> to feel that it is for us to continue talking nonviolence and peace....
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it quickly gathered pace ♪ free nelson mandela ♪ 21 years in captivity >> reporter: and nelson mandela became the most famous political prisoner on the planet. within months of his release he was holding peace talks and then in 1994 with apartheid abollished nelson mandela became president himself after south africa's first all race elections. >> i have fought very firmly against white domination. i have fought very firmly against black domination. i cherish the idea of the new south africa where all south africans are equal. >> reporter: nelson mandela served just one five year term but remained perhaps the most influential figure in south african politics. certainly the most loved for what he went through, the dignity he displayed, and the change he brought about. but typically for him, mandela gave all the credit to his fellow citizens. >> south africa pass the generations, but it is you, the people, who are the true heros. >> serving one term but very influential. our senior foreign correspondence. i'm being told he is not available right now. we do have a live reporter there on th
it quickly gathered pace ♪ free nelson mandela ♪ 21 years in captivity >> reporter: and nelson mandela became the most famous political prisoner on the planet. within months of his release he was holding peace talks and then in 1994 with apartheid abollished nelson mandela became president himself after south africa's first all race elections. >> i have fought very firmly against white domination. i have fought very firmly against black domination. i cherish the idea of the new...
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mandela. >> i stand here before you not as a profit but as humble servant of you, the people. >> a giant among then, activist, prisoner, leader, a president, a founding father. for the legions who revered him simple madiba. >> our nation has lost its greatest son. >> my very first political action, the first thing i ever did that involved an issue or a policy or politics was a protest against apartheid. >> by the power of his example demonstrated unequivocally how each of us can choorse, how we will respond injustices, grievances, sorrows and tragedies that afflict all of human kind. >> he was an inspiration to generations of freedom fighters. >> we said if nelson mandela can do it, we can do it. we identify with the struggle. when i met him for the first time, he said to me, john lewis, i know all about you. i follow you. you inspired us. i said new york city, mr. mandela, you inspired us. >> we entered into a covenant, which i billed to society in which all, both black and white, will be abl
mandela. >> i stand here before you not as a profit but as humble servant of you, the people. >> a giant among then, activist, prisoner, leader, a president, a founding father. for the legions who revered him simple madiba. >> our nation has lost its greatest son. >> my very first political action, the first thing i ever did that involved an issue or a policy or politics was a protest against apartheid. >> by the power of his example demonstrated unequivocally how...
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the memory flooded back yesterday when he learned mandela died at age 95. >> i went numb. i just said, you know, we've lost something that was so important. >> demonstrators scuffled with police and more than 150 people were arrested. >> reporter: williams was among protesters arrested in 1985 in demonstrations at uc berkeley calling for the university to divest from south africa. assemblywoman nancy skinner helped organize the protest as a cal student. >> we had over 100-day sit-ins. celebrity arrests where we went to the office of the president and basically said, you know, we won't move until we see divest. >> reporter: the city of berkeley was among the first in the u.s. to vote to divest from south africa. skinner remembers during mandela's 1990 visit, he counted cal's vote to divest as a critical moment against apartheid. >> when he was released and came to oakland to the coliseum, it was thrilling we had a role not only in his release but a change to freedom and democracy in south africa. >> reporter: williams calls mandela the world's greatest liberator. a soft spo
the memory flooded back yesterday when he learned mandela died at age 95. >> i went numb. i just said, you know, we've lost something that was so important. >> demonstrators scuffled with police and more than 150 people were arrested. >> reporter: williams was among protesters arrested in 1985 in demonstrations at uc berkeley calling for the university to divest from south africa. assemblywoman nancy skinner helped organize the protest as a cal student. >> we had over...
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nelson mandela was the face of reconciliation and a new beginning for south africa. brian is the human rights attorney in south africa part of the movement prior to his release from prison in 1991. reflected on the role he played once he was released. it was a time celebrated around the world. inside south africa, it was a precarious time. >> immediate contribution was to reach out and speak about reconciliation. >> i cherish the idea of south africa where all south africans are equal. >> far right wing politicians are prodding them. mandela convinced the supporters it would render africa a wasteland. >> being able to reach out to people and somehow connect humanity with theirs. and disarm, largely, his political opponents. >> while there was post apar tide violence, mandela was the right man at the right time. now with the face of the movement gone, there is an eye toward a future rooted in mandela's past. a future in the hands of young people like these college students in washington for the south afr
nelson mandela was the face of reconciliation and a new beginning for south africa. brian is the human rights attorney in south africa part of the movement prior to his release from prison in 1991. reflected on the role he played once he was released. it was a time celebrated around the world. inside south africa, it was a precarious time. >> immediate contribution was to reach out and speak about reconciliation. >> i cherish the idea of south africa where all south africans are...
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and with nelson mandela, i could. they feel that gratitude to him and these are very young people today. it's the sense this isn't really even memories, it's the active workings of his message and work he did in his life. it's important for people to feel like this is an ongoing struggle. there's still difficulties in society here today, it's a democratic society now but there's a big gap between rich and poor. people feel they dont want that momentum he started and acted upon to be just words now. want to make sure it lives on in action. people are talking about that. people are coming here with their entire families and friends of various races and they are really making it known how they felt about nelson mandela and how they still feel about them. >> a dynamic slice of history you're going through. a lot planned in terms of memorials. what's on the schedule? >> first of all, this sunday, the president has declared it a national day of prayer and encouraging everybody to get together and have your own gatherings in
and with nelson mandela, i could. they feel that gratitude to him and these are very young people today. it's the sense this isn't really even memories, it's the active workings of his message and work he did in his life. it's important for people to feel like this is an ongoing struggle. there's still difficulties in society here today, it's a democratic society now but there's a big gap between rich and poor. people feel they dont want that momentum he started and acted upon to be just words...
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mandela was the first african president-elected. news of his death came from current president jacob zuma. >> our nation has lost its greatest son. our people have lost a father. >> reporter: nelson mandela was a statesman and man of the people. he spent 27 years in prison for fighting apartide and was celebrated when he walked free with his then wife. mandela was already a hero by then. an international symbol of the fight against injustice. but mandela never expressed bitterness about his time behind bars. instead he called for reconciliation and forgiveness. four years after his release he was elected president. he also won the noble peace prize along with the man who freed him, f.w.declark. >>> mandela lived thousands of miles away but had a profound connection to a the bay area. mandela is being remembered and honored tonight. christien kafton has the story. >> reporter: it's clear what an influence nelson mandela had here. he influenced people here and in south africa and around the world to make the place they live better. be
mandela was the first african president-elected. news of his death came from current president jacob zuma. >> our nation has lost its greatest son. our people have lost a father. >> reporter: nelson mandela was a statesman and man of the people. he spent 27 years in prison for fighting apartide and was celebrated when he walked free with his then wife. mandela was already a hero by then. an international symbol of the fight against injustice. but mandela never expressed bitterness...
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president obama called mandela a giant of justice. comparing him to gandhi, lincoln and dr. king. >> he changed laws. but he also changed hearts. >> reporter: the president added mandela's work is not done. >> around the world today, men and women are still in prison for their political beliefs and are still persecuted for what they look like, and how they worship and who they love. that is happening today. >> reporter: before talking about mandela's legacy of reconciliation, he shook hands with cuban leader raul castro. south african oscar winner charlize theron and proctor bono -- rock star bono were among the ones in the crowd. they came to honor and remember and celebrate a man who united a nation and inspired generations, alphonso van marsh, johannesburg south africa. >> tributes are also planned here in the united states including one this week in washington, d.c.. there the oakland based pacific boy choir academy will make the ceremony. the one trip in 2009 was to mandela's home. >> being in his house, seeing where he stood with like where he got all his great ideas.
president obama called mandela a giant of justice. comparing him to gandhi, lincoln and dr. king. >> he changed laws. but he also changed hearts. >> reporter: the president added mandela's work is not done. >> around the world today, men and women are still in prison for their political beliefs and are still persecuted for what they look like, and how they worship and who they love. that is happening today. >> reporter: before talking about mandela's legacy of...
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mandela also faced obstacles. while obama only met the south african leader once, president obama clearly understands the meaning of mandela. i was in college when mandela was freed from prison. in 1990 i traveled to oakland to see him during his visit to the u.s. on a victory tour, of sorts. he thank ed the tens of thousans gathered in the oakland sun for his support and toppling the right racist regime. his pure joy talking to the crowd is what i will always remember. i welcome this moment to pay tribute to nelson mandela as a figure who can inspire human beings to be better people. he exuded patience, principal as well as grace as a person. even after so much had been taken from him, he kept his heart open and changed the world. up next here, more on mandela and his relationship with the u.s. with our political roundtable after this short break. jackie: there are plenty of things i prefer to do on my own. but when it comes to investing, i just think it's better to work with someone. someone you feel you can rea
mandela also faced obstacles. while obama only met the south african leader once, president obama clearly understands the meaning of mandela. i was in college when mandela was freed from prison. in 1990 i traveled to oakland to see him during his visit to the u.s. on a victory tour, of sorts. he thank ed the tens of thousans gathered in the oakland sun for his support and toppling the right racist regime. his pure joy talking to the crowd is what i will always remember. i welcome this moment to...
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scottt( shovel afer is here to the legacy left by nelson jf mandela. we had such a special uìc& did. you see tens -- we did. you see tens of thousands packing the coliseum. people are remembering the '80s and late '70s when berkeley and san francisco formed the hub of a movement that moved eastward. it was a real coalition of students,e1 labor, local officials, politicians, the all pressuring -- working together and pressuring the south african governmentcw3 to ultimately let mandela out of prison and then end apartheid. dellums was a key figure in that. he pretty much led the effortñrn congress it win federalÑi sanctions against south africa andq spoke at that event in &ñ1 at the oakland coliseum. we actually have a clip from that. let's take a p,look. [ applause ] the unions stoodxdñr up! the people of thisçó community over and over stood çóup! stand up!ot/ [ cheers and applause ] >> give yourselves a hand! we made history. >>xd you know, the Ñilpextraord thing is that dellums had introduced that time and again. whether it finally passed
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mandela was the first african president-elected. news of his death came from current president jacob zuma. >> our nation has lost its greatest son. our people have lost a father. >> reporter: nelson mandela was a statesman and man of the people. he spent 27 years in prison for fighting apartide and was celebrated when he walked free with his then wife. mandela was already a hero by then. an international symbol of the fight against injustice. but mandela never expressed bitterness about his time behind bars. instead he called for reconciliation and forgiveness. four years after his release he was elected president. he also won the noble peace prize along with the man who freed him, f.w.declark. >>> mandela lived thousands of miles away but had a profound connection to a the bay area. mandela is being remembered and honored tonight. christien kafton has the story. >> reporter: it's clear what an influence nelson mandela had here. he influenced people here and in south africa and around the world to make the place they live better. be
mandela was the first african president-elected. news of his death came from current president jacob zuma. >> our nation has lost its greatest son. our people have lost a father. >> reporter: nelson mandela was a statesman and man of the people. he spent 27 years in prison for fighting apartide and was celebrated when he walked free with his then wife. mandela was already a hero by then. an international symbol of the fight against injustice. but mandela never expressed bitterness...
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>> nelson mandela. man whose strength healed a nation and changed the world. >> i stand here before you not as approve it but as a humble servant. >> tonight the world mourns the passing of an icon. nelson mandela dead at the age of 95. good evening i'm dan ashley. mandela lived 27 years of his life in prison for his belief in freedom and equality and he merged after all of that time with a message of generosity towards his oppress ors. karen has the story. >> out by the home where nelson mandela died they sang in memory and mourning. >> great fighter. strong man. >> south africa president delivered the long dreaded new news. >> our nation has lost its greatest son. our people have lost a father. >>reporter: president obama praised the man he culled a personal inspiration. >> we have lost one of the most influential, courageous and profoundly good human beings that any of us will share time with on this earth that. sense of loss ranged from royalty. >> extremely sad and tragic news. remind what an extra
>> nelson mandela. man whose strength healed a nation and changed the world. >> i stand here before you not as approve it but as a humble servant. >> tonight the world mourns the passing of an icon. nelson mandela dead at the age of 95. good evening i'm dan ashley. mandela lived 27 years of his life in prison for his belief in freedom and equality and he merged after all of that time with a message of generosity towards his oppress ors. karen has the story. >> out by the...
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so you hear a lot of that song, nelson mandela, nelson mandela, there's no one else like you. it keeps getting chanted over and over again. it is a lament, a prayer, but a thank you as well. >> incredible. tell me, robyn, what kind of preparations are being made now, a week out of this funeral where world leaders are expected to attend? >> reporter: what you're seeing around me now and what we've seen the past few days is essentially south africa coming together to say good-bye. but by tuesday we're going to see an influx of leaders, heads of state, royalty from around the world coming here for a memorial service at a big football stadium just outside joe han is erg berg. you're going to see the real power of nelson mandela, a man that didn't just unite his nation but found commonality with people around the world. i spoke to michelle obama, the first lady, when she visited here. this is her thoughts after she met nelson mandela. >> i told him, you know, i wanted to make sure he understood how important his leadership and sacrifice has been to who i've become, to who my husban
so you hear a lot of that song, nelson mandela, nelson mandela, there's no one else like you. it keeps getting chanted over and over again. it is a lament, a prayer, but a thank you as well. >> incredible. tell me, robyn, what kind of preparations are being made now, a week out of this funeral where world leaders are expected to attend? >> reporter: what you're seeing around me now and what we've seen the past few days is essentially south africa coming together to say good-bye. but...
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it was nelson mandela who created that democracy. that is the miracle that astonished the world and made him such a world figure. he was well known while he was in prison, but when he came out of prison, there was a great question about what would happen. would there be a terrible bloodbath, with they get through the passage to democracy with apartheid? it was because of nelson mandela and his character that they did. the world recognized a peacemaker, and he developed a moral stature in the world that helped him bring south africa into the world community, help them reintegrate into the world terrible it aow role in various hot spots the world. he was very close to president bill clinton. frankly, he could not stand the policies of president george w. bush, which he saw as imperialistic. that was a bit of a public- relations problem for the bush white house. the election of barack obama, the kind of change towards a multiracial society that he saw in south africa as well. it was not just south africa that nelson mandela was revoluti
it was nelson mandela who created that democracy. that is the miracle that astonished the world and made him such a world figure. he was well known while he was in prison, but when he came out of prison, there was a great question about what would happen. would there be a terrible bloodbath, with they get through the passage to democracy with apartheid? it was because of nelson mandela and his character that they did. the world recognized a peacemaker, and he developed a moral stature in the...
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mandela. every time he came up from the islands, he would say peace. so that he'll be very pleased. >> reporter: during a struggle against aparthide people used to run to this church when they were trying to hide. there's still bullet holes on the windows. >> we used to run and come to this church to pray to god so that he can come and assist us because we were in trouble during that time. >> reporter: life for his 4- year-old grandson starkly different. and once the seat of the aparthide government, thanks for the man who saved them. >> presence in life meant so much for the african people. allowed them to get rid of their guilt feelings. >> i think everybody loves mandela. but true reconciliation, if it's really, i don't see it every day. >> reporter: but today mandela's death has reminded people of what he stood for and the nation they still need to work to create. >> services at san francisco's gladenn memorial church recall mandela and his long fight against aparthide. >>> joyful singing rang out in the church followed by tributes to the noble pri
mandela. every time he came up from the islands, he would say peace. so that he'll be very pleased. >> reporter: during a struggle against aparthide people used to run to this church when they were trying to hide. there's still bullet holes on the windows. >> we used to run and come to this church to pray to god so that he can come and assist us because we were in trouble during that time. >> reporter: life for his 4- year-old grandson starkly different. and once the seat of...
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how the family of nelson mandela is comforting mourners at his home. >>> and the cold snap, a warning for sierra drivers a and how long the freeze warning will last for the bay area. >>> nbc bay area news starts now. >>> good evening, i'm diane dwyer. and we start with a developing story, the 85-year-old palo alto man held in north korea is free tonight, back in the bay area. nbc's bay area kimberly terry has more on the newly released photo of him, kimberly? >> reporter: that is right, dianna, happy to be home, we want to show you the photo of merrill newman and his wife, happy at home. he says he is truly grateful for all the support he and his family have received during this ordeal. korean war veteran merrill newman arrived at san francisco international airport to a group of media. he held hands with his wife, lee, and his son, jeff, was beside him. >> good morning, i'm delighted to be home. i want to thank the swedish embassy in korea. >> reporter: he was released with humanitarian gesture, based on his age. >> it is a great homecoming, and i'm tired, ready to be with my family
how the family of nelson mandela is comforting mourners at his home. >>> and the cold snap, a warning for sierra drivers a and how long the freeze warning will last for the bay area. >>> nbc bay area news starts now. >>> good evening, i'm diane dwyer. and we start with a developing story, the 85-year-old palo alto man held in north korea is free tonight, back in the bay area. nbc's bay area kimberly terry has more on the newly released photo of him, kimberly? >>...
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in mandela's former home many people say they haven't slept since he died. south africans say this is their way of mourning. >> i think one of the things we need to look at is how we move forward in the nation. >> reporter: the anti apartheid leader will be buried next sunday in a state funeral at his ancestral home in qunu. mutumi says he will be there. >> i'm going to give you a day off my boss says. the big man is gone. >> reporter: mandela's family says their pain and sorrow is being lessened by the outpouring of support for the father of the nation. tina kraus, cbs news, johannesburg. >> foreign dignitaries have been arriving for the ceremony. president obama and three former u.s. presidents will attend along with 50 heads of state around the world. >>> government protesters unleashed their anger in the ukraine toppling a statue of former soviet leader vladimir lenin. they packed independence square all angry with the president's decision to breakaway from the european union to focus on ties to russia. >> he was a very genuine person with a big part. >>
in mandela's former home many people say they haven't slept since he died. south africans say this is their way of mourning. >> i think one of the things we need to look at is how we move forward in the nation. >> reporter: the anti apartheid leader will be buried next sunday in a state funeral at his ancestral home in qunu. mutumi says he will be there. >> i'm going to give you a day off my boss says. the big man is gone. >> reporter: mandela's family says their pain...
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mandela also faced obstacles. while obama only met the south african leader once, president obama clearly understands the meaning of mandela. i was in college when mandela was freed from prison. in 1990 i traveled to oakland to see him during his visit to the u.s. on a victory tour, of sorts. he thank ed the tens of thousans gathered in the oakland sun for his support and toppling the right racist regime. his pure joy talking to the crowd is what i will always remember. i welcome this moment to pay tribute to nelson mandela as a figure who can inspire human beings to be better people. he exuded patience, principal as well as grace as a person. even after so much had been taken from him, he kept his heart open and changed the world. up next here, more on mandela and his relationship with the u.s. with our political roundtable after this short break. vo: two years of grad school. 20 years with the company. thousands of presentations. and one hard earned partnership. it took a lot of work to get this far. so now i'm
mandela also faced obstacles. while obama only met the south african leader once, president obama clearly understands the meaning of mandela. i was in college when mandela was freed from prison. in 1990 i traveled to oakland to see him during his visit to the u.s. on a victory tour, of sorts. he thank ed the tens of thousans gathered in the oakland sun for his support and toppling the right racist regime. his pure joy talking to the crowd is what i will always remember. i welcome this moment to...
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. >>> coming up, nelson mandela's 70th birthday spent in a prison cell. a world away, star power was lighting up wembley stadium and shaped history in the process. up next, we will take you inside the one event mandela himself credited for changing public opinion on apartheid forever. it's donut friday at the office. and i'm low man on the totem pole. so every friday morning they send me out to get the goods. but what they don't know is that i'm using my citi thankyou card at the coffee shop, so i get 2 times the points. and those points add up fast. so, sure, make me the grunt. 'cause i'll be using those points to help me get to a beach in miami. and allllllll the big shots will be stuck here at the cube farm. the citi thankyou preferred card. now earn 2x the points on dining out and entertainment, with no annual fee.to apply, go to citi.com/thankyoucards stick with innovation. stick with power. stick with technology. get the new flexcare platinum from philips sonicare and save now. philips sonicare. it really made the difference between a morning around
. >>> coming up, nelson mandela's 70th birthday spent in a prison cell. a world away, star power was lighting up wembley stadium and shaped history in the process. up next, we will take you inside the one event mandela himself credited for changing public opinion on apartheid forever. it's donut friday at the office. and i'm low man on the totem pole. so every friday morning they send me out to get the goods. but what they don't know is that i'm using my citi thankyou card at the...
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mandela's death is greatest sorrow. this is president speaking of mandela's family. so much our people would be free. very emotional words from the president of south africa. melissa: here is president obama. let's listen in. >> nelson mandela closed statement from the dock saying, i have fought against white domination. and i have fought against black domination. i have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities. it is an ideal which i hope to live for and to achieve. but if needs be, it is an ideal for which i am prepared to die. nelson mandela lived for that ideal and he made it real. he achieved more than could be expected of any man. today he has gone home and we've lost one of the most influential, courageous an profoundly good human beings that any of us will share time with on this earth. he no longer belongs to us. he belongs to the ages. through his fierce dignity and unbending will, to sacrifice his own freedom for the freedom of others, madiba transformed south africa and
mandela's death is greatest sorrow. this is president speaking of mandela's family. so much our people would be free. very emotional words from the president of south africa. melissa: here is president obama. let's listen in. >> nelson mandela closed statement from the dock saying, i have fought against white domination. and i have fought against black domination. i have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal...
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news 4 at 5:00, begins right now with more coverage of the death of nelson mandela. >>> nelson mandela, dead at the age of 95. >> doreen gentzler is covering this story for us. doreen? >> jim and pat, we are learning this news in the last 15 minutes or so. this story is still developing, the reaction to it and everything. of course, there is quite a few people in washington, long time friends and supporters of nelson mandela's. as we told you, the current south african president announced mandela died at the age of 95. we have a look at the life and legacy of the leader. >> reporter: nelson mandela was the face of reconciliation and a new beginning for south africa. brian is the human rights atrn
news 4 at 5:00, begins right now with more coverage of the death of nelson mandela. >>> nelson mandela, dead at the age of 95. >> doreen gentzler is covering this story for us. doreen? >> jim and pat, we are learning this news in the last 15 minutes or so. this story is still developing, the reaction to it and everything. of course, there is quite a few people in washington, long time friends and supporters of nelson mandela's. as we told you, the current south african...